America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia today announced it received a $100,000 grant from Truist Foundation to support its capital campaign to feed the future of Coastal Georgia. America’s Second Harvest is so appreciative of the tremendous support from Truist Foundation as it begins to transition into new facilities that will allow it to serve even more neighbors in need.
Truist Foundation has been a long-time supporter of America’s Second Harvest. With one in seven people facing hunger, this grant will significantly help programs that operate to help fight food insecurity in 21 counties of Coastal Georgia. As Mary Jane Crouch, executive director of America’s Second Harvest stated, “We are all dealing with the diminished food supply, rising food costs, inflation, and elevated housing costs. The increase in the cost of these everyday necessities of food, fuel, and housing along with the holidays has made it even more difficult for the average person to just survive.”
“Our support for America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia will help remove barriers and ensure that those in need will receive nutritious meals,” said Ryan Martin, market president for Truist. “Our partnership with Second Harvest brings to life Truist’s purpose to inspire better lives and communities, and we’re proud to support their efforts in addressing food insecurity throughout Coastal Georgia.”
About America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Inc.
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia serves as a regional food bank, functioning as the food warehouse and distribution center to more than 245 non-profit organizations and churches in our area. Through food relief programs and collaboration with partner agencies, America’s Second Harvest distributed more than 25.5 million pounds of food last year to people in need in our community – children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness and others whose incomes are insufficient to meet their basic needs. To learn more about how we are leading the effort to end hunger and improve lives in our community, call (912) 236-6750 or visit www.helpendhunger.org.
About Truist Foundation
Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation, an endowed private foundation established in 2020 whose operating budget is independent of Truist Financial Corporation, makes strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive. Embodying these focus areas are the Foundation’s leading initiatives – the Inspire Awards and Where It Starts. Learn more at Truist.com/Foundation.
